The Women in Communication Engineering (WICE) event was held in Montreal during eventful IEEE ICC 2025. It  brought together a dynamic community of researchers, leaders, and early-career professionals to celebrate and amplify the contributions of women in the communication and engineering field.

With thought-provoking panels, mentoring sessions, and inspiring keynotes, WICE 2025 fostered meaningful dialogue on leadership, inclusion, and cutting-edge innovation. From technical insights to career journeys, the event spotlighted the power of diversity in driving forward the future of engineering. WICE event also brought together an inspiring lineup of speakers who shared their work, stories, and guidance with the next generation of engineers.

Dr. Fatima Hussain and Dr. Hina Tabassum, from the Toronto Section, joined as a mentor and a panelist respectively. Dr. Fatima guided students and young professionals on navigating careers in the tech industry and shared her experience from innovation to leadership transitions. Dr. Hina Tabassum served as a panelist, sharing her expertise in “Research & Industry Challenges of AI adoption in 6G”.

The event was thoughtfully organized by Dr. Toktam Mahmoodi, and collaborated by many other volunteers. Diverse group of volunteers and their commitment to inclusion set the tone for a meaningful and impactful gathering. Voices of strong women across academia and industry made this year’s WICE session a successful event.